CARPENTER

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St. Louis Cardinals pitching ace Chris Carpenter talks to reporters about his health and decision not to report to spring training, during a press conference at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on February 11, 2013. Carpenter told club officials last week he was expirencing pain in his hand after throwing a bullpen session and was unsure he could throw again. Carpenter stopped short of saying he is retiring but did indicate he will not throw until he consults with doctors. Carpenter, who has been with the team for 10 years, underwent shoulder surgery last season and did not return to the team until September 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt